How to pronounce taniwha
Say it like TAN-ih-fuh. Taniwha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- ih
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taniwha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of taniwha
American and British speakers say taniwha in essentially the same way: /ˈtænɪfə/ in the US and /ˈtænɪfə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-ih-fuh.
What does taniwha mean?
- A spirit or monster in Maori mythology, especially one that dwells in the water.
- A person who embodies the spirit of a taniwha.
Where does taniwha come from?
Borrowed from Māori taniwha.
Questions about saying taniwha
How do you pronounce taniwha?
Say TAN-ih-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænɪfə/. In British English it is /ˈtænɪfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taniwha?
Taniwha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · ih · fuh.
Do Americans and Brits say taniwha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænɪfə/ and the British form is /ˈtænɪfə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.